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Joshua passed from Makkedah, and all Israel with him, to Libnah, and fought against Libnah:

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God's Miraculous Speed

Commentators like Calvin and Henry emphasize the incredible speed of Joshua's campaign. Taking one fortified city after another in such a short time was seen as humanly impossible. This rapid success served as a clear and miraculous sign that God Himself was fighting for Israel, clearing the path and delivering their enemies into their hands.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Joshua 10:29

18th Century

Theologian

Libnah - The word means “white” or “distinct,” and undoubtedly points to some natural feature of the spot, perhaps the “Garde Blanche” of th…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Joshua 10:29

19th Century

Bishop

Then. —Better, simply and. The operations against Libnah are the commencement of a further stage of the campaign. Libnah …

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Joshua 10:29

16th Century

Theologian

Then Joshua passed, etc. We now have a description of the taking of the cities from which the enemy's army had been raised. In this, God d…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Joshua 10:29

17th Century

Pastor

And Joshua passed from Makkedah
After he had taken it, and destroyed its inhabitants, and its king:

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Joshua 10:28–43

17th Century

Minister

Joshua acted swiftly in taking these cities. See what a great deal of work can be done in a little time, if we are diligent and improve our opportu…